Article: Tomczak maturing // Bear QB turned to new outlook while on bench

Mike Tomczak can control his arm when he's throwing away the football, his feet when he sees a crease in the defense and his words and actions when times are trying.

But Tomczak can't control Mike Ditka's whims, blown blocks by his offensive linemen or what fans think of him.

Knowing the difference between what he can and can't control can make Tomczak a better quarterback than he was a month ago.

It sometimes gets confusing for a young quarterback. With all the emphasis and attention, it's easy to see how the quarterback gets to thinking he should be responsible for everything short of global crises.

"I just have to worry about myself," Tomczak said.

"When the offensive team ...

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